LeBron James shines on his 38th birthday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-121.
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Saturday 31 December 2022
2023 sporting calendar: The year's main events from Women's World Cup football to Ashes series and men's rugby union World Cup
The 2023 sporting calendar features World Cups in women's football and men's rugby union as well as men's and women's Ashes cricket series and the Ryder Cup.
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Will rain ruin fireworks? Your New Year's Eve forecast
Planning to go out to see in the New Year? Matt Taylor has the all-important forecast for Saturday evening.
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Friday 30 December 2022
Flu rise warning from NHS in England
NHS chief warns against complacency and says "risk of serious illness is very real".
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Lightweight Authentication
Ask HN: Lightweight Authentication
24 by scoresmoke | 15 comments on Hacker News.
I want to let users log in to my proof-of-concept Web app. However, I don't want to maintain a fully-fledged authentication solution, managing logins, passwords, OAuth tokens, and their recovery. Ideally, I'd like to receive a unique user token and allow one to log in back if they decide to return. I don't need any user metadata. OpenID requires quite an effort and a provider like Google or Okta. The most-matching concept was Mozilla Persona, but it was shut down in 2016. What is the better way to implement this? Should I stick to the plain old login-password combination?
24 by scoresmoke | 15 comments on Hacker News.
I want to let users log in to my proof-of-concept Web app. However, I don't want to maintain a fully-fledged authentication solution, managing logins, passwords, OAuth tokens, and their recovery. Ideally, I'd like to receive a unique user token and allow one to log in back if they decide to return. I don't need any user metadata. OpenID requires quite an effort and a provider like Google or Okta. The most-matching concept was Mozilla Persona, but it was shut down in 2016. What is the better way to implement this? Should I stick to the plain old login-password combination?
Cody Fisher stabbing: Birmingham nightclub's licence suspended
A police officer's account of the aftermath describes "a scene of chaos and drug use".
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Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn
Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.
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Thursday 29 December 2022
Are silly TikTok life hacks actually secret fetish videos?
Accounts have gained huge followings with odd "crafting" videos - but is there another side to them?
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Day-by-day: who is on strike in December and January?
Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption.
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Wednesday 28 December 2022
UK weather extremes to become 'new normal', says National Trust
The National Trust says this year's weather is a stark illustration of the challenges facing nature.
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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains
Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.
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Bristol's van dwellers suffer as cost of living bites
The low-cost way of life is not immune to the rising cost of items like fuel and food.
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Tuesday 27 December 2022
Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals
The celebrity chef says more pupils could get free food, if money raised by the soft drinks levy was used.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Upskilling as a Data Engineer
Ask HN: Upskilling as a Data Engineer
14 by thewhitetulip | 3 comments on Hacker News.
What should a data engineer learn as a part of Upskilling in 2022? New languages like Rust/Ocaml/Nim.. if yes then which? I don't think learning an ETL tool will be helpful because essentially they are all one and the same. Any tips?
14 by thewhitetulip | 3 comments on Hacker News.
What should a data engineer learn as a part of Upskilling in 2022? New languages like Rust/Ocaml/Nim.. if yes then which? I don't think learning an ETL tool will be helpful because essentially they are all one and the same. Any tips?
Man stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor
West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after the incident at The Crane in Digbeth.
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Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year
The decision comes as tensions between the self-ruled island and China grow.
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Monday 26 December 2022
Migrants: Ninety people cross Channel on Christmas Day
More than 45,000 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France to England so far this year
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are your best and safest investment options?
Ask HN: What are your best and safest investment options?
22 by fath0m | 31 comments on Hacker News.
I'm currently in my early 20s and since getting a job as a software engineer, I started to save up more and more. For all the money not to go to waste and just sit in the bank account, I would like to start investing, and slowly add to it every month. What options do I have? I'm based in Europe if that matters. I also perfectly understand that safe means lower return and I'm perfectly fine with that, since I am going into this for a long term. Also, any useful resources regarding investment would be helpful (YouTube channels, books, etc.). Thank you!
22 by fath0m | 31 comments on Hacker News.
I'm currently in my early 20s and since getting a job as a software engineer, I started to save up more and more. For all the money not to go to waste and just sit in the bank account, I would like to start investing, and slowly add to it every month. What options do I have? I'm based in Europe if that matters. I also perfectly understand that safe means lower return and I'm perfectly fine with that, since I am going into this for a long term. Also, any useful resources regarding investment would be helpful (YouTube channels, books, etc.). Thank you!
China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says
More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says.
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Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales
The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting.
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Sunday 25 December 2022
Hundreds brave North Sea in Christmas Day dips
The charity fundraisers were held in Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Southwold.
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Archbishop of Canterbury remembers Queen's example in Christmas message
The Archbishop will remember the late monarch's ability to put her own interest after those she served.
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Saturday 24 December 2022
Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus
Thousands are expected to visit the Palestinian town, where the economy was badly hit by lockdowns.
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Brixton Academy crush: Gaby Hutchinson's partner wants answers
The partner of Gaby Hutchinson says "someone must be held accountable" for what happened that night.
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Friday 23 December 2022
Flu and Covid: People told to stay home for Christmas if unwell
Health officials warn people with flu or Covid symptoms to avoid mixing with vulnerable relatives.
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The Traitors: Wilfred and Kieran are rooted out in BBC One finale
Viewers were gripped to Thursday's final as a "parting gift" changed the course of the reality show.
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England Lionesses surprise woman with terminal cancer
The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, says meeting her heroes was "one of the best days of my life."
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Thursday 22 December 2022
Moment train smashes into lorry's concrete beam captured
Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.
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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump
The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.
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Arizona to get rid of shipping container wall at Mexico border
The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands.
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Transcript of NZ MP insult caught on mic sells for £52k
The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.
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Wednesday 21 December 2022
Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women
As the Taliban shut universities and other education, Afghan women see their future crumble.
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Toronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man
The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".
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Terminally ill boy, 11, enjoys video call with Johnny Depp
The star reprised the role of Captain Jack Sparrow for Kori, a huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan.
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Tuesday 20 December 2022
Avoid risky activity during ambulance strikes, says minister
Will Quince says disruption should be expected during planned walkouts from paramedics on Wednesday.
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Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?
Nurses have been striking in a dispute about pay. How much do they earn at the moment?
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Strike: What will ambulances respond to on Wednesday?
What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike.
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Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders
97-year-old Irmgard Furchner, who worked for a Nazi commandant, is convicted in Germany.
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Monday 19 December 2022
Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus
The unusual night attack causes blackouts across the city, but no one is killed, Kyiv officials say.
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BAE Systems to recruit 2,600 apprentices and graduates
The majority of the roles will be based in Samlesbury and Warton in Lancashire and Barrow in Cumbria.
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Vaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block
The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.
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Sunday 18 December 2022
Black Americans' complex response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series
Many say the series resonated because of their own experiences - but it also raised questions about race.
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Signed Coldplay guitar helps pay for school extension
A village school has now opened its new building, paid for in part by a guitar donated by the band.
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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale
The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.
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Saturday 17 December 2022
Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion
Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake.
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Homes flooded after north London water mains burst
Residents are evacuated from their homes when water floods the streets in the middle of the night.
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House bills: Grant Shapps shares energy saving tips from inside his house
During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills.
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Friday 16 December 2022
World Cup 2022: 'I've tattooed England players'
Gabriel Maniak's tattoos on Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and others have been seen by millions.
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Woman's luggage turns up five months after luxury holiday
The 42-year-old from Fife had to buy cheap replacement clothes from a market on the five-star trip.
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Amber weather warning as heavy snow hits central Scotland
Wintry conditions are affecting some of Scotland's main commuter routes as snow hits the central belt.
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Thursday 15 December 2022
PhD student solves 2,500-year-old Sanskrit problem
Rishi Rajpopat, from India, decodes a rule taught by Panini, a master of the ancient language.
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Italian label maybe but the beer's British brewed
The global brewing giants highlight a brand's nationality but does it matter when they brew it overseas?
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Thai princess collapses from heart condition, palace says
Princess Bajrakitiyabha is widely seen in Thailand as the most plausible heir to the throne.
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Wednesday 14 December 2022
How a British special forces raid went wrong, and a young family paid the price
Special forces killed two Afghan parents and shot their two boys. No one was held accountable.
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Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez: How the shooting came to trial
The rapper has accused her ex Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot after a Hollywood party.
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How many migrants cross the English Channel in small boats?
The government has promised to reduce the number of people who use this route to come to the UK.
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Tuesday 13 December 2022
Anger as Roma teen shot by Greek police dies
The 16-year-old was shot in the head in the city of Thessaloniki after allegedly stealing €20 of petrol.
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Spotlight: Paramilitary loan sharks targeting food bank users
Victims of illegal money lenders tell BBC Spotlight how they faced a cycle of debt and intimidation.
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Ketamine for alcoholics trial goes to next stage
The £2.4m trial led by the University of Exeter will be available at seven NHS sites around the UK.
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Monday 12 December 2022
World Cup 2022: Alan Shearer says England have bright future ahead after France quarter-final defeat
BBC Sport pundit Alan Shearer says England have a bright future ahead after their 2-1 quarter-final defeat by France in the World Cup.
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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?
Disruption on the railways is expected, with industrial action in December and January.
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'You shouldn't be scared to breathe in the air'
Three people who live in a damp-ridden tower block have spoken of their health concerns about mould.
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Sunday 11 December 2022
Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody
The Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.
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Jersey fishing boat sinking: Two crewmen named
Larry Simyun and Jervis Baligat were on board the L'Ecume II when it sank off Jersey on Thursday.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Will AI put programmers our of work?
Ask HN: Will AI put programmers our of work?
3 by thisiswrongggg | 9 comments on Hacker News.
There's a lot of news regarding copilot and openAI and what have you. I'm not familiar with AI so I cannot really tell hype from substance here. Should I worry? Do you think that some form of AI will be able to do the job of an average programmer any time soon? If yes what is your estimate? And how would you try to AI-proof your career?
3 by thisiswrongggg | 9 comments on Hacker News.
There's a lot of news regarding copilot and openAI and what have you. I'm not familiar with AI so I cannot really tell hype from substance here. Should I worry? Do you think that some form of AI will be able to do the job of an average programmer any time soon? If yes what is your estimate? And how would you try to AI-proof your career?
Saturday 10 December 2022
Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'
Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.
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Kwasi Kwarteng says he got carried away as chancellor
Kwasi Kwarteng says Liz Truss’s short-lived government was “too impatient” with its economic plans.
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Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech
Bangladesh denies cracking down on freedom of expression as thousands gather for anti-government protests.
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Friday 9 December 2022
Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow
Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Can ChatGPT generate fully functional code?
Ask HN: Can ChatGPT generate fully functional code?
9 by midspectrum | 14 comments on Hacker News.
Fellow members, I'm curious to know what are some of the best prompts to use on ChatGPT to understand its full-fledged capability as a newbie developer. One of the things I noticed, is that it produces the requested code in the cleanest manner but it's not complete. For instance, I tried the prompt - "give me the python code for TicTacToe Game" and the code produced was incomplete. Have you all encountered the same or my prompt is inappropriate?
9 by midspectrum | 14 comments on Hacker News.
Fellow members, I'm curious to know what are some of the best prompts to use on ChatGPT to understand its full-fledged capability as a newbie developer. One of the things I noticed, is that it produces the requested code in the cleanest manner but it's not complete. For instance, I tried the prompt - "give me the python code for TicTacToe Game" and the code produced was incomplete. Have you all encountered the same or my prompt is inappropriate?
Billie Eilish heads Leeds and Reading line-ups
Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi and Imagine Dragons will also be topping the bill at the summer festivals.
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Thursday 8 December 2022
Record alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking
The number of people dying rose by 27% between 2019 and 2021, to more than 9,000.
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Umar Patek: Anger and fear in Australia as Bali bomber freed
Survivors of the 2002 attacks tell the BBC they don't believe Umar Patek has been deradicalised.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are your goals for 2023?
Ask HN: What are your goals for 2023?
6 by zabana | 6 comments on Hacker News.
Mine are to move abroad for work, pivot from SWD to SRE/Devops and get travel europe by train.
6 by zabana | 6 comments on Hacker News.
Mine are to move abroad for work, pivot from SWD to SRE/Devops and get travel europe by train.
Haverfordwest paddleboarder deaths 'tragic and avoidable'
The leaders of a trip which killed four people did not have the necessary training, a report says.
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Wednesday 7 December 2022
Group of friends find rare 100-million-year-old fossil
The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.
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Wigan shooting victim doused in both acid and alkaline - police
Murder detectives say Liam Smith's body was found doused in both acid and alkaline substances.
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RSPB Minsmere: WW2 sea defences emerge from Suffolk beach
A slice of England's wartime history has re-emerged - thanks, in part, to easterly winds.
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Tuesday 6 December 2022
Eddie Jones sacked by England after review into poor run of form
England sack Eddie Jones, leaving the team without a head coach nine months before the Rugby World Cup.
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Lady Gaga dog walker shot: Gunman gets 21-year prison sentence
Ryan Fischer was shot by James Howard Jackson while walking two of the singer's French bulldogs.
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World Cup 2022: Worldies, carnival & showboating as brilliant Brazil light up Qatar
Carnival dancing, world-class goals, party tricks in abundance and plenty in yellow enjoying themselves - this was Brazil at their magical best.
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Monday 5 December 2022
No threat of violence in Sterling break-in - police
The player left the World Cup squad in Qatar after intruders broke into his home in Oxshott, Surrey.
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Explosions hit two military airfields in Russia - reports
It is not known what caused the blasts., which happened hundreds of kilometres from the Ukrainian border.
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Glasgow Airport passengers evacuated amid police lockdown
Officers were sent to the scene just after 06:00 following concern over an item in a passenger's bag.
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Fraud victims 'devastated' by Revolut's response
The BBC speaks to people who have had difficulty getting refunds from the electronic money firm.
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Sunday 4 December 2022
Strikes unfair at Christmas, Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi says
Nadhim Zahawi says the military could be drafted in as part of plans to minimise strike disruption.
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Blackford denies being pushed out by SNP MPs
Ian Blackford insists he took the decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader after five years.
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Kate Winslet on why she paid family's £17,000 energy bill
The actress says the plight of a mother who runs life-saving support for her daughter "destroyed me".
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Music Therapy: ‘Her face just lights up when she hears it’
Three-year-old Abigail is non-verbal and visually impaired but music therapy helps her communicate.
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Saturday 3 December 2022
Sacked Tory minister Conor Burns cleared of misconduct
Mr Burns, who was fired over allegations he touched a man's thigh, will be readmitted to Tory party.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Explore Wikipedia edits made by institutions, companies and governments
Show HN: Explore Wikipedia edits made by institutions, companies and governments
35 by ailef | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN! Wikiwho is a tool that scans Wikipedia edits and extracts those coming from specific IP ranges associated to known organizations. I've made this as a for-fun side project two years ago. If you want to read more on how it works I've written a short blog article about it here: https://ift.tt/rKhSq1k... I had already posted it here at the time (previous discussion: https://ift.tt/WJ3pUKD ) but I've now decided to release the code openly, hence the repost. If you're insterested, you can check the repo here: https://ift.tt/wlai8OD (disclaimer: the code is a bit clumsy). Cheers!
35 by ailef | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN! Wikiwho is a tool that scans Wikipedia edits and extracts those coming from specific IP ranges associated to known organizations. I've made this as a for-fun side project two years ago. If you want to read more on how it works I've written a short blog article about it here: https://ift.tt/rKhSq1k... I had already posted it here at the time (previous discussion: https://ift.tt/WJ3pUKD ) but I've now decided to release the code openly, hence the repost. If you're insterested, you can check the repo here: https://ift.tt/wlai8OD (disclaimer: the code is a bit clumsy). Cheers!
Parents urged to be aware of Strep A symptoms after death of six children
Health officials have issued a rare alert after a rise in cases across the UK and the death of six children.
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Friday 2 December 2022
Jury in murder trial of TikTok star dismissed
Mahek Bukhari and seven others have denied murdering Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.
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Big Zuu shares his budget cooking secrets
The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop.
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Queen's fell pony Emma named horse of a lifetime at awards
A public vote chooses the late Queen's favourite riding pony for the accolade at the annual awards.
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Thursday 1 December 2022
Mark Brown guilty of murdering Alexandra Morgan and Leah Ware
A jury dismissed claims from Mark Brown that he did not kill Leah Ware and that she is still alive.
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GSCE pupils to have extra help with exams next year
In mathematics, physics and combined science, students will be provided with supporting material.
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Bridgend: Three released on bail after babies bodies found
Two men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child.
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Fleetwood Mac: Singer-songwriter Christine McVie has died
Christine McVie, who played with Fleetwood Mac and wrote some of their most famous songs, has died.
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Wednesday 30 November 2022
Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity
The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity.
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Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs
The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football".
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Tuesday 29 November 2022
Tilda Swinton: Cinema was a haven and a sanctuary
The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.
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Less than half of England and Wales population Christian, Census 2021 shows
The 2021 census for England and Wales also shows an increase in the number of people with no religion.
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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?
About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.
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Monday 28 November 2022
The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs
The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How is your company training you to become a better developer/engineer?
Ask HN: How is your company training you to become a better developer/engineer?
17 by flavianh | 20 comments on Hacker News.
I’m interested in how companies create 10x engineers. To deepen the discussion, you can cover for example: - What skills - Training frequency - How is your next set of skills decided? Is it personalized? Are you involved in the discussion? - What are the biggest obstacles to your training?
17 by flavianh | 20 comments on Hacker News.
I’m interested in how companies create 10x engineers. To deepen the discussion, you can cover for example: - What skills - Training frequency - How is your next set of skills decided? Is it personalized? Are you involved in the discussion? - What are the biggest obstacles to your training?
Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms
Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.
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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site
Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.
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Sunday 27 November 2022
China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders
China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.
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Man found dead with 'hazardous substances' in Shevington named
The body of Liam Smith was found on a street covered in unidentified substances, police say.
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Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain
Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.
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Saturday 26 November 2022
Nottingham fire death family were planning new life in USA
The man whose wife and children died after a flat fire says they were set to join him in the US.
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Midnight discharge at Colchester Hospital unacceptable - family
An 81-year-old woman is sent home at night due to a lack of hospital beds, her family says.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Recycle your old Spotify playlists into new ones
Show HN: Recycle your old Spotify playlists into new ones
22 by dr00bot | 3 comments on Hacker News.
I wanted a way to quickly generate new Spotify playlists from my library based on some simple user inputs. There are probably a bunch of songs floating around in old playlists that you will never listen to again so the Spotify Playlist Recycling Plant is an attempt to resurrect these forgotten gems! At the heart of this tool is a simple custom algorithm that uses Spotify's 5000+ unique genres to find similar artists. It works well for my purposes but everybody uses Spotify differently so I'd love some feedback :) Built using React and the Spotify Web API.
22 by dr00bot | 3 comments on Hacker News.
I wanted a way to quickly generate new Spotify playlists from my library based on some simple user inputs. There are probably a bunch of songs floating around in old playlists that you will never listen to again so the Spotify Playlist Recycling Plant is an attempt to resurrect these forgotten gems! At the heart of this tool is a simple custom algorithm that uses Spotify's 5000+ unique genres to find similar artists. It works well for my purposes but everybody uses Spotify differently so I'd love some feedback :) Built using React and the Spotify Web API.
Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea
Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Friday 25 November 2022
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition
Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.
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Ashford bacteria outbreak: Child recovering after Strep A kills one
One child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school.
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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid
The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.
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Thursday 24 November 2022
What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?
The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.
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Jason Lee: Former footballer says David Baddiel apology 'meant a lot'
Comedian David Baddiel had worn blackface and mocked the striker's hairstyle on TV in the 1990s.
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New top story on Hacker News: Have we been getting children’s playthings all wrong?
Have we been getting children’s playthings all wrong?
13 by nigerian1981 | 10 comments on Hacker News.
13 by nigerian1981 | 10 comments on Hacker News.
Bury: The town where football fans are shaping politics
The game's future is a political battleground in Bury, where a club’s demise has divided fans.
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Wednesday 23 November 2022
They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started
A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.
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England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration
The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal.
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Troubles legacy: 'Families can not draw a line under it'
As a legacy bill is debated, Mary Kiely speaks publicly about her brother's shooting for the first time.
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Tuesday 22 November 2022
Kidderminster man catches giant goldfish
Andy Hackett from Kidderminster lands the "elusive" beast while on a trip to France.
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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79
The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.
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Club Q Colorado shooting: Police hail 'heroes' who tackled gunman
A US Army veteran describes flooring the suspect and beating him with his own pistol at the Colorado nightspot.
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Monday 21 November 2022
Joe Lycett did not shred £10k in David Beckham Qatar protest
The comedian has donated his David Beckham Qatar World Cup protest money to LGBT charities.
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American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown
"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards.
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Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners
Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought.
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Sunday 20 November 2022
Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases
Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.
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Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death
Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.
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Saturday 19 November 2022
Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river
The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.
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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss
Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.
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Fifa boss accuses West of hypocrisy in World Cup speech
Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in its reporting about Qatar's human rights record on the eve of the World Cup.
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Friday 18 November 2022
Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US
Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.
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'It keeps getting worse' - reaction to Hunt's plans
From a cake maker to a folk musician, here's what people in Gloucester think about the Autumn Statement.
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Thursday 17 November 2022
Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction
The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard.
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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson
The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.
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Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay?
The government is considering increasing the amount by which council tax can go up in England.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'
The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.
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Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?
Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How ready for daily driving is Asahi Linux?
Ask HN: How ready for daily driving is Asahi Linux?
24 by capableweb | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Been lurking the GitHub issues, Twitter and blog but haven't really gained a full perspective. I'm in the market for a new laptop, currently using a Carbon X1 which I'm generally very happy with. I'm only interested in laptops that I'd run Linux on, but been trying some of the late Apple MacBooks and like the hardware, just the software seems to get in the way sometimes. So came across Asahi Linux project, which seems to be usable for daily work, minus some missing things. But does anyone use Asahi Linux daily here and can talk about their experience?
24 by capableweb | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Been lurking the GitHub issues, Twitter and blog but haven't really gained a full perspective. I'm in the market for a new laptop, currently using a Carbon X1 which I'm generally very happy with. I'm only interested in laptops that I'd run Linux on, but been trying some of the late Apple MacBooks and like the hardware, just the software seems to get in the way sometimes. So came across Asahi Linux project, which seems to be usable for daily work, minus some missing things. But does anyone use Asahi Linux daily here and can talk about their experience?
Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes
William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.
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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain
Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.
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Monday 14 November 2022
Taylor Swift triumphs at MTV Europe Awards
Swift wins four trophies including best artist, while Harry Styles and Blackpink also pick up awards.
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UK music festivals: 'Drug checking could have saved Georgia'
The mum of an 18-year-old backs new findings which suggests on-site drug testing makes events safer.
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Lewis Capaldi overtakes Ed Sheeran with the UK's most-streamed song of all time
Capaldi's Someone You Loved overtakes Shape Of You as the UK's most-streamed song of all time.
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Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast
Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.
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Sunday 13 November 2022
Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the city newly liberated from Russian control.
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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried
How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.
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Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder
A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say.
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Saturday 12 November 2022
Dominic Raab under scrutiny after aggressive behaviour claim
A newspaper reports allegations Dominic Raab mistreated staff during a past stint as justice secretary.
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Rugby World Cup: England fans react after a losing a thrilling final
The tense thriller left fans on the edge of their seats as "it really came down to the wire."
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Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six ways the plan could affect you
BBC correspondents share what could come up in the economic plan and what it could mean for you.
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Friday 11 November 2022
GB's Fear & Gibson on top of ice dancing world
Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are the world's number one ice dancers, raising hopes of Olympic success not seen since Torvill and Dean.
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Arrested man is missing US rape suspect, court says
The man had denied being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
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Thursday 10 November 2022
England v Japan: Sam Simmonds and Jack van Poortvliet to start for hosts
Number eight Sam Simmonds and scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet will start for a much-changed England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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T20 World Cup - India v England semi-final: 'What on Earth?' - England run four as Shami misfields
A bizarre misfield from India's Mohammed Shami allows England to run four as they continue to chase down the winning target in their T20 World Cup semi-final.
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New top story on Hacker News: What will be the second order effects widespread AI?
What will be the second order effects widespread AI?
3 by pratap103 | 1 comments on Hacker News.
The first order effects are becoming increasingly clear but what are the second order effects? A good example of a second order effect from the penetration of high speed internet would be video game streaming.
3 by pratap103 | 1 comments on Hacker News.
The first order effects are becoming increasingly clear but what are the second order effects? A good example of a second order effect from the penetration of high speed internet would be video game streaming.
Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'
Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.
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Wednesday 9 November 2022
Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce
Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history.
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Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win
Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.
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US midterms: How the parties are doing in maps and charts
Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.
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Tuesday 8 November 2022
Iran International: TV channel says Iran threatened UK-based journalists
Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says.
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I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut
Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.
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Just Stop Oil protest closes Dartford Tunnel again
Police say actions at multiple locations on the M25 around London will cause ongoing delays.
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BBC presenter got sepsis after doing awareness interview
Sarah McMullan was admitted to A&E with sepsis weeks after she helped highlight the deadly condition.
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Monday 7 November 2022
South Korea's Moon Jae-in to give up dogs gifted by Kim Jong-un
South Korea's ex-leader plans to return the dogs to the state, citing opposition from his successor.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Game of Life on non-square topologies with 2^32 update rules
Show HN: Game of Life on non-square topologies with 2^32 update rules
13 by jeadie | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN, when learning Golang (and topology), I ported a simple GOL in C ( https://ift.tt/B5xA6n9 ) into Go. I then added a bunch of features - Playing on other fundamental polygons ( https://ift.tt/EKlPpqR... ) - Considering all possible update rules (of which, there are many). Looking to get back to this project soon. Would love some feedback + ideas.
13 by jeadie | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN, when learning Golang (and topology), I ported a simple GOL in C ( https://ift.tt/B5xA6n9 ) into Go. I then added a bunch of features - Playing on other fundamental polygons ( https://ift.tt/EKlPpqR... ) - Considering all possible update rules (of which, there are many). Looking to get back to this project soon. Would love some feedback + ideas.
Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'
A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.
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Sunday 6 November 2022
Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria
The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, an official says.
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New top story on Hacker News: Does anyone else finds AWS and other Amazon services overly complicated?
Does anyone else finds AWS and other Amazon services overly complicated?
15 by damacaner | 13 comments on Hacker News.
I think AWS and its signature system is making things more complicated than it should be, like this is a normal signing in process to API: 1. you request client credentials, which is normal. 2. construct request URL, normal. 3. add headers, eh, normal. 4. signature... fuck. First you need to convert the URL you have from step 2, mash it with headers from step 3, add header keys to signed headers, then sum256 hash the payload and hex encode it. Then you create a sign, add algorithm, request date time that is formatted with ISO8601 but all special characters stripped apart, add credential scopes, hash the canonical request you created at the first step. Then, you calculate this abomination: HMAC(HMAC(HMAC(HMAC("AWS4" + kSecret,"20150830"),"us-east-1"),"iam"),"aws4_request") after that you calculate this: signature = HexEncode(HMAC(derived signing key, string to sign)) after that you create an authorization header and add signature to it: Authorization: AWS4-HMAC-SHA256 Credential=AKIAIHV6HIXXXXXXX/20201022/us-east-1/execute-api/aws4_request, SignedHeaders=host;user-agent;x-amz-access-token;x-amz-date, Signature=5d672d79c15b13162d9279b0855cfba6789a8edb4c82c400e06b5924aEXAMPLE ...I mean what the fuck? I can understand why people choose Azure over AWS for the sake of freaking simplicity just by looking at this sign and request process. It feels overly-complicated. Does anyone feels the same while working with this abomination?
15 by damacaner | 13 comments on Hacker News.
I think AWS and its signature system is making things more complicated than it should be, like this is a normal signing in process to API: 1. you request client credentials, which is normal. 2. construct request URL, normal. 3. add headers, eh, normal. 4. signature... fuck. First you need to convert the URL you have from step 2, mash it with headers from step 3, add header keys to signed headers, then sum256 hash the payload and hex encode it. Then you create a sign, add algorithm, request date time that is formatted with ISO8601 but all special characters stripped apart, add credential scopes, hash the canonical request you created at the first step. Then, you calculate this abomination: HMAC(HMAC(HMAC(HMAC("AWS4" + kSecret,"20150830"),"us-east-1"),"iam"),"aws4_request") after that you calculate this: signature = HexEncode(HMAC(derived signing key, string to sign)) after that you create an authorization header and add signature to it: Authorization: AWS4-HMAC-SHA256 Credential=AKIAIHV6HIXXXXXXX/20201022/us-east-1/execute-api/aws4_request, SignedHeaders=host;user-agent;x-amz-access-token;x-amz-date, Signature=5d672d79c15b13162d9279b0855cfba6789a8edb4c82c400e06b5924aEXAMPLE ...I mean what the fuck? I can understand why people choose Azure over AWS for the sake of freaking simplicity just by looking at this sign and request process. It feels overly-complicated. Does anyone feels the same while working with this abomination?
New York fire: Moment woman rescued by firefighters with a rope
A woman is pulled from an apartment block in New York after a blaze left at least 38 people injured.
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Saturday 5 November 2022
T20 World Cup: England reach semi-finals with nervy win over Sri Lanka
England survive a scare to reach the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup with a nerve-jangling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney.
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Could this be the world's smallest pony?
Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.
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Disturbance at London immigration centre
A group of detainees armed with "various weaponry" have caused a disturbance at an immigration centre.
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Friday 4 November 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: PostgreSQL Sessions in Vim
Show HN: PostgreSQL Sessions in Vim
7 by patricius | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Really just a few lines of code to have a REPL-like experience with Vim and Postgres.
7 by patricius | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Really just a few lines of code to have a REPL-like experience with Vim and Postgres.
Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up
A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November.
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New top story on Hacker News: Tell HN: How to get your Twitter account fubar
Tell HN: How to get your Twitter account fubar
5 by withinboredom | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Six months ago, I decided to rename my business and I got the twitter account. Then, finally this past week, everything was good to go, and I updated the photos for profile/icon. For this account's first follower, I decided to follow it from my personal account. That was a mistake, apparently. Within seconds, my account was locked and kicked out of Twitter ads (according to the emails I received). This makes no logical sense to me, but here we are. So, apparently, the way to screw up a twitter account is simple: follow a dormant account. FWIW, the dormant account was managed by my phone (logged into my personal and this account), but I did the following from my computer, which wasn't logged into both accounts (ever).
5 by withinboredom | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Six months ago, I decided to rename my business and I got the twitter account. Then, finally this past week, everything was good to go, and I updated the photos for profile/icon. For this account's first follower, I decided to follow it from my personal account. That was a mistake, apparently. Within seconds, my account was locked and kicked out of Twitter ads (according to the emails I received). This makes no logical sense to me, but here we are. So, apparently, the way to screw up a twitter account is simple: follow a dormant account. FWIW, the dormant account was managed by my phone (logged into my personal and this account), but I did the following from my computer, which wasn't logged into both accounts (ever).
Kyra King: Parents charged over dog attack baby death
Kyra King's parents are due to appear in court after the three month old was mauled to death.
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Ancient yew in abbey ruins named tree of the year
The Waverley Abbey yew beat trees from Midlothian and Derbyshire for this year's title.
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Thursday 3 November 2022
Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial
Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.
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New top story on Hacker News: UK workers have had their accents mocked, survey suggests
UK workers have had their accents mocked, survey suggests
12 by open-source-ux | 6 comments on Hacker News.
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TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data
The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job".
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Wednesday 2 November 2022
Tinder: More pay for dating app despite cost-of-living crisis
But the dating app's owner warns that the global economic slowdown is starting to take its toll.
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Census: Number of foreign-born people in England and Wales reaches 10 million
The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK.
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Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit
Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget.
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Tuesday 1 November 2022
Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10
She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.
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Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves
An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.
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House prices see first monthly fall since July 2021, says Nationwide
The housing market was hit by turmoil following the mini-budget, Nationwide said.
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Monday 31 October 2022
Woman dead and another injured in Dagenham double stabbing
A 28-year-old man who police believe was known to both women has been arrested.
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UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding
Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration after failure to get funding for a gigafactory.
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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat witnesses describe scene of tragedy
People who were at the scene when a bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw.
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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young
Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.
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Sunday 30 October 2022
Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital
The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.
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Keeping tips from workers could be illegal under new law
Under a new law, employers would have to pay workers all their tips without any deductions.
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Saturday 29 October 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis
Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis
12 by giuliomagnifico | 9 comments on Hacker News.
12 by giuliomagnifico | 9 comments on Hacker News.
What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
The price of the things we spend our money on is again rising at its highest rate in 40 years.
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Trevor Noah: I never said entire UK racist, says comic after Rishi Sunak row
TV host Trevor Noah was criticised for saying there had been a backlash in the UK to Rishi Sunak.
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Friday 28 October 2022
People's memories projected on to Worcester buildings
A "time travel trail" in Worcester sees special displays of photos and videos of residents reminiscing.
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'Devious' killer who decapitated friend must serve 34 years
Jemma Mitchell killed her friend Mee Kuen Chong to try to inherit her estate for home renovations.
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Thursday 27 October 2022
Warning over private over-the-counter blood tests
Doctors are concerned the tests can put extra pressures on GPs and cause anxiety for patients.
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Lloyds predicts UK house prices will fall 8% next year
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says property prices will drop next year then stagnate for another four.
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The cold-hearted woman who killed, decapitated and dumped her friend
How two Christian women's friendship ended with one dead and the other facing a life behind bars.
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Wednesday 26 October 2022
Pound holds gains after delay to economic plan
The currency has rallied against the dollar in recent days, and rose further on Wednesday.
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New top story on Hacker News: The DIY gadgets that could keep your energy bill down
The DIY gadgets that could keep your energy bill down
8 by watchdogtimer | 6 comments on Hacker News.
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UK's most premature twins to live turn one
The siblings were born just 22 weeks and five days into their mother's pregnancy.
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Is Northern Ireland heading for another election?
As a key deadline looms, BBC News NI examines if a second assembly election within a year is inevitable.
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Tuesday 25 October 2022
Rishi Sunak speaks for first time as prime minister
The new British prime minister gives his first address to the nation from Downing Street.
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Akshata Murty: Tech heiress and Rishi Sunak's wife
The daughter of an Indian billionaire, she has previously come under the spotlight over her tax affairs.
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Solar eclipse: Moon to block up to a quarter of the Sun
The Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth, in the UK's only solar eclipse of the year.
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Liz Truss speaks for last final time as prime minister
Lis Truss says it has been a “huge honour “ to be prime minister of the UK.
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Monday 24 October 2022
Protesters throw pies on King Charles waxwork
Activists throw custard pies into the face of King Charles's waxwork at London's Madame Tussauds.
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Escaped Essex serpent gives woman shock in bedroom
After the woman flees, an RSPCA officer has to search the room again to find the reptile hiding.
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UK set to be sick man of Europe, says Tory backer
Guy Hands, a leading investor, says the UK faces higher taxes, lower benefits and a possible IMF bailout.
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Sunday 23 October 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: I made a CMS that uses Git to store your data
Show HN: I made a CMS that uses Git to store your data
9 by AndreVitorio | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I'm excited to finally launch Outstatic, an open source static website CMS that doesn't require a complicated setup or signing up to a third-party service! You can access the documentation here: Outstatic Documentation. I invite you to start by deploying our example blog to Vercel and giving it a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy and fun it is to use Outstatic. Please, let me know what you think. This is the first public version of the project and all feedback is welcome. If you dig the project feel free to leave a star on Github. I appreciate your support!
9 by AndreVitorio | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I'm excited to finally launch Outstatic, an open source static website CMS that doesn't require a complicated setup or signing up to a third-party service! You can access the documentation here: Outstatic Documentation. I invite you to start by deploying our example blog to Vercel and giving it a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy and fun it is to use Outstatic. Please, let me know what you think. This is the first public version of the project and all feedback is welcome. If you dig the project feel free to leave a star on Github. I appreciate your support!
Shetland's damaged subsea cable now repaired, says operator
A break in the lines connecting Shetland to the mainland had cut internet and phone services.
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Saturday 22 October 2022
Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities
Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: HNers with MS (multiple sclerosis, not Microsoft), can we get in touch?
Ask HN: HNers with MS (multiple sclerosis, not Microsoft), can we get in touch?
36 by mush_room | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I was diagnosed with MS 15 years ago, and was doing pretty well for a long time, but with the pandemic experienced an tremendous amount of stress that has left me with my first major flare-up since diagnosis and, more importantly, developing over the past 3 years, a feeling in my brain that feels like having been lobotomized, and symptoms like "mild" dementia. Difficulty multitasking, make silly mistakes, mentally tired easily, emotional issues, etc. The MS was so far outside my concerns for all these years that I didn't know about the cognitive effects of MS (though I retrospect I realize I had some milder form of these symptoms all along), but I know understand MS causes brain atrophy and damage irrespective of flare-ups and lesions. I've tried many things to make it better over this past year especially, but it's getting worse. It's quite evidently different from depression, it feels like I've lost part of my brain, which seems to be what's happening with MS. I'm posting this in hopes I can get in touch with others with MS that are programmers and are doing well, and have found ways to make this better, or have gone through periods where they felt like this and it improved. I can't imagine living like this with worsening, I don't have any support from family and any savings (lost an enormous amount of life-changing money few years ago), my programming abilities have waned, and if I can't support myself in the future I'm going to end up homeless. I want to believe I can do something, that there is hope, perhaps medical advances, or anything I could do. If you want to get in touch my email is mush_room_hn at protonmail.com. (but you would also reply here)
36 by mush_room | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I was diagnosed with MS 15 years ago, and was doing pretty well for a long time, but with the pandemic experienced an tremendous amount of stress that has left me with my first major flare-up since diagnosis and, more importantly, developing over the past 3 years, a feeling in my brain that feels like having been lobotomized, and symptoms like "mild" dementia. Difficulty multitasking, make silly mistakes, mentally tired easily, emotional issues, etc. The MS was so far outside my concerns for all these years that I didn't know about the cognitive effects of MS (though I retrospect I realize I had some milder form of these symptoms all along), but I know understand MS causes brain atrophy and damage irrespective of flare-ups and lesions. I've tried many things to make it better over this past year especially, but it's getting worse. It's quite evidently different from depression, it feels like I've lost part of my brain, which seems to be what's happening with MS. I'm posting this in hopes I can get in touch with others with MS that are programmers and are doing well, and have found ways to make this better, or have gone through periods where they felt like this and it improved. I can't imagine living like this with worsening, I don't have any support from family and any savings (lost an enormous amount of life-changing money few years ago), my programming abilities have waned, and if I can't support myself in the future I'm going to end up homeless. I want to believe I can do something, that there is hope, perhaps medical advances, or anything I could do. If you want to get in touch my email is mush_room_hn at protonmail.com. (but you would also reply here)
Boy, 12, dies after garage wall collapses in Clacton
Police say a man, in his 30s, was rescued from the rubble but the boy died at the scene.
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Friday 21 October 2022
Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt: Who are MPs backing?
Conservative MPs have started declaring who they want to become Britain's next prime minister.
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Could Boris Johnson really make a comeback?
The former prime minister is considering a return to Downing Street three months after being ejected.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam
Ukraine's leader wars of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.
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Thursday 20 October 2022
Child sex abuse: The horrific findings of a seven-year injury
The inquiry, launched after the Jimmy Savile scandal, took seven years - so what have we learned?
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Eurovision: Bulgaria is latest country to pull out of Liverpool song contest
Bulgaria is not on the list of 37 nations to be confirmed for next year's song contest in Liverpool.
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Investors remain calm despite political chaos
One analyst says investors are "watching in a kind of stunned, open-mouthed horror" at political events.
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Wednesday 19 October 2022
Great Scottish Run 150m short: Eilish McColgan records invalidated
The 10,000m records set by Eilish McColgan in the Great Scottish Run are invalidated after the course is found to be 150m short.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote working rainbow?
Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote working rainbow?
18 by samuel_backend | 30 comments on Hacker News.
Saying the following feels like heresy and whenever I say it, fellow software engineers look at me as if I just asked them if there are GOTOs in Javascript. I used to love going to the office. Discussing our team's latest Python problems over a coffee. Looking over at their screen and then asking them why they look like they want to beat someone over the head with their keyboard repeatedly. Guessing people's emotions in a heated Retro from their body language. Grabbing dinner with a few colleagues after a long workshop meeting in the evening and then realizing that, aside from all the differences we might have about static typing in programming languages, we all like the same exotic progressive metal bands. Many of these things that made my job much more than slaving at a digital conveyor belt seem to be gone these days. And the worst thing for me is that I feel few people relate. On the contrary, many are screaming in outrage if asked to come to the office even for a single day a week and threaten to quit. To provide a bit of context, I have been working in the Berlin Tech Startup scene for almost a decade. I remember thinking after the first few weeks on my entry-level job that this couldn't possible be the horrible "working world" I have seen relatives complain about all their lives. It was fun, gratifying and stimulating to learn new things, meet new people and all the while be payed for doing so and building a career. Now, I am fully aware that there's a low of people for whom the horror of commute doesn't make up for the gains of socializing and others that just abhor having to talk to real-life people. Then there are people who work mainly to get paid and do not care to invest themselves beyond what is necessary. But are those really the majority? I always saw tech as the field where a disproportionally large amount of people truly love what they do. Mostly, because it takes so much grit and persistence to get good at it that most people wouldn't succeed unless they see something in it beyond putting food on the table. Have I been under some weird form of Stockholm Syndrom where I actually enjoyed something that was pure torture to most? Have a lot of people realized they don't actually like being among other people, apart from their closest friends and family? And finally, I feel no one else is realizing that they are happily hacking away at the amazingly well-paid branch they're sitting on. As soon as a company's IT department is practically fully remote, why should they page a German wage for someone who is a face on a screen, when they can pay a fraction for that same face broadcasted from a few hundred kilometers further east or south? German is hardly used in business context here anyway and lower-wage countries within ±3 hours timezones abound. All in all, there is a gnawing feeling in me that Covid made a significant dent on the once fun (Berlin Startup) tech working culture for good. And worse, I suspect there is gonna be more consequences down the road for the tech job market at large that few people seem to see. I know that "the office" is a bad place for a lot of people. There may be product managers that ignore the noise-cancelling headphone stop-sign and make you lose your stack of thoughts just to ask if the dev app URL is still the same it was yesterday. There can be bad managers and unpleasant situations all around. But shouldn't we rather work on fixing those things instead of making them bearable by just turning off a camera in a Zoom meeting? From talking to friends, I feel this is a very controversial opinion to have and I don't really get why. Any help to make me understand would be greatly appreciated! And just to be clear, I absolutely do get that for some people (fresh parents, people living at home to take care of their parents etc.) remote work is a real blessing. I am just wondering if that is really the case for the majority or what it is that I'm missing.
18 by samuel_backend | 30 comments on Hacker News.
Saying the following feels like heresy and whenever I say it, fellow software engineers look at me as if I just asked them if there are GOTOs in Javascript. I used to love going to the office. Discussing our team's latest Python problems over a coffee. Looking over at their screen and then asking them why they look like they want to beat someone over the head with their keyboard repeatedly. Guessing people's emotions in a heated Retro from their body language. Grabbing dinner with a few colleagues after a long workshop meeting in the evening and then realizing that, aside from all the differences we might have about static typing in programming languages, we all like the same exotic progressive metal bands. Many of these things that made my job much more than slaving at a digital conveyor belt seem to be gone these days. And the worst thing for me is that I feel few people relate. On the contrary, many are screaming in outrage if asked to come to the office even for a single day a week and threaten to quit. To provide a bit of context, I have been working in the Berlin Tech Startup scene for almost a decade. I remember thinking after the first few weeks on my entry-level job that this couldn't possible be the horrible "working world" I have seen relatives complain about all their lives. It was fun, gratifying and stimulating to learn new things, meet new people and all the while be payed for doing so and building a career. Now, I am fully aware that there's a low of people for whom the horror of commute doesn't make up for the gains of socializing and others that just abhor having to talk to real-life people. Then there are people who work mainly to get paid and do not care to invest themselves beyond what is necessary. But are those really the majority? I always saw tech as the field where a disproportionally large amount of people truly love what they do. Mostly, because it takes so much grit and persistence to get good at it that most people wouldn't succeed unless they see something in it beyond putting food on the table. Have I been under some weird form of Stockholm Syndrom where I actually enjoyed something that was pure torture to most? Have a lot of people realized they don't actually like being among other people, apart from their closest friends and family? And finally, I feel no one else is realizing that they are happily hacking away at the amazingly well-paid branch they're sitting on. As soon as a company's IT department is practically fully remote, why should they page a German wage for someone who is a face on a screen, when they can pay a fraction for that same face broadcasted from a few hundred kilometers further east or south? German is hardly used in business context here anyway and lower-wage countries within ±3 hours timezones abound. All in all, there is a gnawing feeling in me that Covid made a significant dent on the once fun (Berlin Startup) tech working culture for good. And worse, I suspect there is gonna be more consequences down the road for the tech job market at large that few people seem to see. I know that "the office" is a bad place for a lot of people. There may be product managers that ignore the noise-cancelling headphone stop-sign and make you lose your stack of thoughts just to ask if the dev app URL is still the same it was yesterday. There can be bad managers and unpleasant situations all around. But shouldn't we rather work on fixing those things instead of making them bearable by just turning off a camera in a Zoom meeting? From talking to friends, I feel this is a very controversial opinion to have and I don't really get why. Any help to make me understand would be greatly appreciated! And just to be clear, I absolutely do get that for some people (fresh parents, people living at home to take care of their parents etc.) remote work is a real blessing. I am just wondering if that is really the case for the majority or what it is that I'm missing.
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